Anxiety is a common, treatable condition most people can relate to.
It is normal to feel anxious when faced with something dangerous, difficult or unknown, for example when starting a job or sitting an exam. If everything goes well, the anxiety will most likely go away. This kind of anxiety can be helpful in stressful situations, because it increases alertness.
Good Thinking is an online service that supports Londoners to look after their mental health and wellbeing in a way that works for them. Since its launch in 2017, over 700,000 people have used our digital service to tackle anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep problems and other concerns.
Available 24/7 on any device and completely anonymous, Good Thinking provides a range of resources to help Londoners improve their mental wellbeing, including:
Pre-recorded video course – For more information and booking please click here.
20 March 2018
Author Kate Riordan had two miscarriages which then brought on severe health anxiety. She describes in this article how she got through 'the storm', with tips about how to cope with anxiety.
26 October 2017
Support and help for those affected by perinatal mental illness, antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety’. Services include peer support, counselling and emotional and practical support at home.
31 August 2017
Whether your child is heading to school for the first time in September or going back after the holidays, it’s normal to feel a bit lost. Here are 10 ways to cope as your child heads back to school, from the website Huffpost UK.
27 July 2017
Psychological tiredness is far more common than tiredness that's caused by a physical problem. Mental health problems such as depression or anxiety can make you feel more tired. They can also prevent you from getting a proper night's sleep. The worries and strains of daily life can be exhausting – even positive events, such as moving house or getting married. Read more at NHS Choices website.
25 May 2017
Walking is free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier – and a good walk can help your mental wellbeing. Read more about the benefits at NHS Choices.
A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal.
Phobias are more pronounced than fears and are a type of anxiety disorder. They develop when a person has an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of danger about a situation or object.
If a phobia becomes very severe, a person may organise their life around avoiding the thing that's causing them anxiety. As well as restricting their day-to-day life, it can also cause them considerable anguish.
